Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines Specialty Care (B.C)

Job title:

Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines Specialty Care (B.C)

Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

*Only candidates currently living in Canada, with the legal right to work here, will be considered***Posting expires on June 24, 2024 at 23:59 Eastern TimeRESPONSIBILITIES:JOB PURPOSE:As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) you will be responsible for applying your non-promotional medical acumen to ensure the safe and effective use of GSK’s products, through impactful scientific interactions and support of key external and internal stakeholders in alignment to the therapeutic area Medical Plan. As the MSL within the territory you will collaborate with field partners in a stakeholder-centric approach to provide credible scientific clinical information about our vaccines to healthcare professionals, external experts, organizations and decision-makers in a manner consistent with GSK’s principles for scientific engagement. This role is a therapeutically aligned, field-based position where frequent travel within British Columbia is required.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:You will be expected to:Identify, establish, and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with key external experts by presenting balanced scientific data, supporting advanced medical educational opportunities, and providing scientific support with the highest of industry standards following GSK values, policies, standards, applicable laws, and regulations.Be recognized as the scientific field-based partner in the territory and maintain a deep understanding and knowledge of diseases, vaccines, treatments, and the competitive landscape to ensure excellent scientific dialogue and clinical knowledge translation aligned to business strategy.Be agile and adaptable to engage and provide value across a continuum of both internal and external stakeholders (i.e., external experts and other healthcare professionals, investigators, professional societies, organizations, advocacy groups, and decision-makers) in a non-promotional manner and be responsive to unsolicited inquires.Be a proactive and solutions-oriented partner as the primary interface between the healthcare community and the internal cross-functional GSK teams to gather and share back insights that inform current and future business strategies.Represents GSK at scientific congresses by leading external expert engagement plans, providing session/abstract coverage, booth staffing coverage, and contributing to scientific end of congress summaries/share-backs as required.Provide scientific training for GSK commercial colleagues regarding GSK products and the conditions they treat utilizing approved sales training materials.Assist the medical, clinical and HEOR teams with evidence generation projects as needed, and support identification of potential clinical trial sites for clinical development activities in Canada as required.QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:Excellent English scientific/medical discussion (fluent written and verbal communication)An advanced post-graduate scientific degree (MD, Ph.D., PharmD)Successful candidates must reside within British ColumbiaExceptional aptitude to apply, leverage and present scientific data with credibility and purpose while enabling peer-to-peer discussion is essential.Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and strategic execution of medical affairs plan in alignment to overarching business strategy within your territory.Knowledge of regulations governing medical information exchange with healthcare professionals within the Canadian pharmaceutical environment.Sound negotiation, territory and team leadership, and organization skills.Familiarity with reimbursement processes in CanadaA valid driver’s license is required for this field-based position.Ability to travel throughout the territory up to 70% with evenings and weekends involvedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS3-5+ years previous experience in a medical affairs position (preferably field-based) with established relationships/networks in cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology therapeutic areas is strongly preferred#LI-GSKWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at . Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:29:46 GMT

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